For this assignment, identify the ethical issues at play in The Case of Marie, describe their potential consequences, and use the NASW Code of Ethics and other researched resources to apply a principled framework for resolving the dilemma.
This case involves an ethical dilemma with a diverse family, and the dilemma itself, like most ethical issues in group work, is potentially two-fold:
- The dilemma among the family members, as well as the content and manner of their communication with you.
- The ethical dilemma within yourself, as you examine your own natural preferences and biases in the context of the family and its needs.
At all levels of social work practice (micro, mezzo, and macro), the diversity of personal preferences and biases always presents the possibility of ethical compromise. Combined with potential ethical issues within the diverse situations, beliefs, and actions of the family members themselves, any given situation can quickly become ethically clouded.
By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following competencies and behaviors:
- CSWE-BOA EPAS Competency 1: Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior.
- C1.GP.A: Make ethical decisions by applying the standards of the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics, relevant laws and regulations, models for ethical decision-making, ethical conduct of research, and additional codes of ethics within the profession as appropriate to the context.
- Related assignment criterion:
- 1. Describe an ethical dilemma presented in the case study.
- 2. Identify the NASW Essential Steps for Ethical Problem-Solving relevant to the case study.
- Related assignment criterion:
- C1.GP.A: Make ethical decisions by applying the standards of the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics, relevant laws and regulations, models for ethical decision-making, ethical conduct of research, and additional codes of ethics within the profession as appropriate to the context.
- CSWE-BOA EPAS Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice.
- C3.GP.A: Demonstrate anti-racist and anti-oppressive social work practice at the individual, family, group, organizational, community, research, and policy levels.
- Related assignment criterion:
- 3. Describe personal values and/or biases that could impact the decision-making process when addressing the ethical dilemma in the case study.
- Related assignment criterion:
- C3.GP.A: Demonstrate anti-racist and anti-oppressive social work practice at the individual, family, group, organizational, community, research, and policy levels.
- CSWE-BOA EPAS Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities.
- C7.GP.A: Apply theories of human behavior and person-in-environment, as well as other culturally responsive and interprofessional conceptual frameworks, when assessing clients and constituencies.
- Related assignment criterion:
- 4. Describe data collection methods necessary to make an ethical decision.
- Related assignment criterion:
- C7.GP.B: Demonstrate respect for client self-determination during the assessment process by collaborating with clients and constituencies in developing a mutually agreed-upon plan.
- Related assignment criterion:
- 5. Describe strengths, needs, and challenges within the client's family system relevant to the identified ethical dilemma.
Assignment Instructions
Using this week's readings, The Case of Marie, NASW resources, and scholarly literature, draft a 3–4 page paper that addresses the following:- Describe an ethical dilemma presented in the case study.
- Identify areas of ambiguity.
- Identify NASW essential steps for ethical problem solving to apply to the case study.
- Identify possible consequences if different steps were chosen.
- Describe personal values and/or biases that could impact the decision-making process when addressing the ethical dilemma in the case study.
- Explain how these values and/or biases could be managed to best maintain an ethical perspective.
- Describe data collection methods necessary to make an ethical decision.
- Analyze the data collection methods to demonstrate how they support ethical decision-making.
- Assess the strengths, needs, and challenges within the client's family system related to the identified ethical dilemma.
- Make recommendations that might help emphasize the strengths, meet the needs, and overcome the challenges.
- Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the social work profession.
- Adhere to the rules of grammar, usage, and mechanics.
- Support main points, assertions, arguments, conclusions, or recommendations with relevant and credible evidence.
- Apply current APA style standards, including paper format, in-text citations, and the references list.
Additional Requirements
Your assignment should also meet the following requirements:- Written communication: Written communication should be scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the social work profession.
- APA formatting: Resources and citations should be formatted according to current APA style.
- Number of resources: A minimum of five scholarly sources. All literature cited should be current, with publication dates within the past five years.
- Length of paper: 3–4 typed, double-spaced pages.
- Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and rubric criteria:- Competency 1: Make ethical decisions by applying the standards of the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics, relevant laws and regulations, models for ethical decision making, ethical conduct of research, and additional codes of ethics within the profession as appropriate to the context. (C1.GP.A)
- Describe an ethical dilemma presented in the case study. (C1.GP.A)
- Identify the NASW Essential Steps for Ethical Problem-Solving relevant to the case study. (C1.GP.A)
- Competency 4: Apply theories of human behavior and person-in-environment, as well as other culturally responsive and interprofessional conceptual frameworks, when assessing clients and constituencies. (C7.GP.A)
- Describe data collection methods necessary to make an ethical decision. (C7.GP.A)
- Competency 5: Demonstrate anti-racist and anti-oppressive social work practice at the individual, family, group, organizational, community, research, and policy levels. (C3.GP.A)
- Describe personal values and/or biases that could impact the decision-making process when addressing the ethical dilemma in the case study. (C3.GP.A)
- Competency 8: Demonstrate respect for client self-determination during the assessment process by collaborating with clients and constituencies in developing a mutually agreed-upon plan. (C7.GP.B)
- Describe strengths, needs, and challenges within the client's family system relevant to the identified ethical dilemma. (C7.GP.B)
- Competency 9: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the social work profession.
- Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the social work profession.
- Describe an ethical dilemma presented in the case study.
- 5. Describe strengths, needs, and challenges within the client's family system relevant to the identified ethical dilemma.
- Related assignment criterion:
- C7.GP.A: Apply theories of human behavior and person-in-environment, as well as other culturally responsive and interprofessional conceptual frameworks, when assessing clients and constituencies.